Baby got bling? BMW strollers!

German automaker BMW has paired with the Formula 1 race car of strollers to make the ultimate in rugged rubber baby bumpers. It's called the Maclaren BMW Buggy.

It doesn't have a motor, but Maclaren is importing baby versions of many BMW technologies in a limited-edition four-wheeler for new parents who want a jump start on keeping up with the Joneses.

Built from aircraft-grade aluminum, the collapsible umbrella stroller weighs about as much as a typical 2-month-old (12.4 pounds) but is probably easier to control. Its handlebars are ergonomically designed for improved steering, especially over uneven playgrounds. The stroller rolls on all-terrain dualies, each of which is badged with the blue-and-white BMW roundel.

The seat is, of course, a bucket, with a removable liner made from water and stain-resistant fabric in case there's an accident. To protect baby's sensitive skin the roof's fabric is UPF 50.

Starting at $435, the buggy costs 1/100th as much as a full-size sedan, but it's fully loaded with pint-size options. An accessory diaper bag, fleece-lined foot muff, baby bottle holder and park blanket are sold separately.

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